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1792 Small Batch vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Put 1792 Small Batch next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$75 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 1792 Small Batch and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
1792 Small Batch
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).